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COUCH DAY BED Filed Dec. 8, 1930 @MN R J BASILE COUCH DAY BED Filed Dec. 8, 1930 3 Sheets-Sheet 1111 -v 1 mm m 1 Wm Q I v a MN} ATTORNEY tress-supporting section which is pivoted t o Patented Mar. 8, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE JOSEPH BASILE, OF NEW YORK, N. Y., ASSIGNOB TO GBEENIPOINT METALLIC BED 00., INC., OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK COUCH DAY BED Application filed December 8, 1930. Serial No. 500,699.

The present invention ,relates to couch day beds, otherwise known as davenports, of the type whereinthere is an elevating or upwardly and downwardly movable inner mattress-supporting section and another matthe main frame of the bed so that it may be swung from an inner position, when it presents a couch portion, to an outer position alongside and in front of the movable inner section when it presents a second mattress, so that a double day'bed is provided. Some couch day beds of this type are provided with legs for supporting the pivoted bed section in using position when it is swung out, some of such legs being automatically operated and others being' merely pivoted in position and are moved to upright position directly by hand. The present invention contemplates generally an improved operating mechanism connecting the two movable bed sections and specifically it contemplates automatic means actuated by such mechanism, so as to move the legs to upright position or to fold them back into the bed when the same is in collapsed position for use as a couch.

One of the specific objects of the present invention is to so coordinate the movements of the bed operating mechanism with the means for automatically operatingthe legs,

so that the legs will move on their pivots substantially, throughout the range of upward and outward swinging movement of the pivoted bed section and substantially through the range of the upward and inward movement of the same bed section, and to generally improve such mechanism and means so as to make the movement of the legs positive and easy of accomplishment.

Another object of the invention is to simplify 'and to make more practical and eflicient the coordinated mechanism and means for accomplishing the pivotal movement of the legs-1.:

Still another obj tion is to construct, locate and arrange the means for automatically operating the legs so that such means as a whole is practically unobstrusive, non-interfering, and is largely hidden from view, by reason of the fact that ect of the present inventhe main operating links of such means are preferably arran ed within the inner angles of angle metal rame pieces 6f which the frame for the pivotal bed section is preferably constructed.

These being among/the objects of the pres-- ent invention, the same 'consists of certain features of construction and combinations of parts to be hereinafter described and then claimed with reference to the accompanying drawings illustrating a preferred embodiment of the invention, in which:

Figure 1' is an end elevation of the improved bed in collapsed position;

Fig. 2 is an edge view of the pivoted bed section showing the legs as folded back out of use; I

Fig. 3 is an edge view of the pivoted bed section showing the legs in partially swung position when viewed as if looking down on Fig. 7;

Fig. 4 is a front edge view of the extended pivoted" bed section showing the legs in upright position for use as in Fig. 6;

Fig. 5 is a. plan of corresponding ends of the two movable bed sections showing the aupomatic mechanism or means for moving the Fig. 6 is an end elevation of the couch day bed opened out for use as a double bed;

Fig. 7 is an end elevation of the bed showing the movable bed sections and the mechanism which connects them, in intermediate position;

Fig. 8 is a detail plan of one corner of the frame of the pivoted bed section disclosing details of the leg operating means, showing a leg folded back out of use, and viewed as if looking upwardly;

Fig. 9 is a somewhat similar view showing the leg operating means in an intermediate position, and viewed as if looking in same construction and operates in a'similar manner. The stationary main frame of the bed is constructed mainly of angle metal and comprises a pair of uprights 12, 13, end rails 14, connecting one pair of uprights with the other pair of. uprights, not shown of course, back rails 16, 17, and front rail 18. Suchmain frame is provided with a front board 19 which extends from end to end thereof and hides the mechanism behind it as well as imparts a finish to the bed. The uprights 12, 13 are provided with slots 20 which are adapted to receive lugs on head and foot pieces, only one of which is roughly indicated in the drawings.

Within the main frame there is mounted for .an up or down movement an inner bed section, the frame of which includes longitudinal side rails 21, '21 which may be of angle metal and end rails 22 of similar metal,

only one end rail being of course shown. The back edge of the frame 21, 22 carries at each end a guide roller 23, each roller being located for an up or down movement in a channel preferably formed by an upright 12 and associated length 24 of angle metal riveted onfalthough the parts 12. and 24 may be formed from one piece of channel metal. The inner bed section is raised or lowered as hereinafter describedand supports spring coils 25 in well known manner and a border wire 26 and'a mattress 27 which is secured to the border wire in any suitable manner.

The pivoted bed section has a frame including longitudinal side rails 28, 29 and end rails 30, all preferably of angle metal, and one of these end rails being of course not shown. Upon such frame there is rigidly mounted a cushion or upholstered couch portion 31 which contains suitable coil springs.

Coil springs 32 are also carried by the frame 28, 29, on the reverse side from which the portion -31 is secured and they are connected with a border wire 33 to which the mattress 34' is secured. The two mattresses 27 and 34 are preferably connected together along their adjacent longitudinal edges by a seam or a flexible connection 35, so that a folding mattmess body is provided. 7 3

A rigid lug 36 projects forwardly from the upper end of front upright 13 of the main frame and a bracket 3.7 on .the end rail of the extension bed section .is connected by a pivot 38 with said lug. It is here repeated that the parts now being described as to one end of the bed are repeated at the other end of the bed, so that the duplicate mechanism at the ends of the bed will function together. Connecting the upholstered couch portion31 with the front board 19. and extending from end to end of thesbed is a valance of suitable fabric, so that when the bed, is closed it presents a neat and acceptable appearance.

hen the entension bed section is swung inbe used as a couch.

c The operating mechanism which connects the two bed sections will now be briefly described, although the specific disclosure in this respect will form the subject matter of a separate application for patent. For this purpose the vertical movable inner section and its parts will, for convenience, be characterized by the letter A and the pivoted bed section and its parts will be characterized by the letter B.

Referring to Figs. 5, 6 and 7 lifting links 40, 41 for the inner bed section A are respectively mounted at their lower ends on pivots 42, 43 supported by the end rail 14 of the main frame. These lifting links are indicated by broken lines in Fig. 1 where the inner bed section A is in lowermost position.

At their opposite ends the lifting links 40,

During such movement the rollers 23 travelup ordownthe guide channels provided for them, and maintain the bed section A for a movement in vertical direction.

Connectinglinks 46, 47 are provided for the bed sections -A and B, link 47 operating closer to the pivotal connection 38 than does the link 46, andthe link 46 being of a length greater than the link 47 The connecting link 46 is pivotally connected at one end with the lifting link 40 by means of the pivot 44,

.while the other end of link 46 is connected by a pivot 48 with the end rail of extension bed section B as clearly indicated in Figs. 5 and 6. "One end of the shorter connecting link 47 is connected with an intermediate portion of the lifting link 41 by a pivot 49, and

the other end of the link 47 is connected by a pivot 50 with a short projecting arm 51 onthe bracket 37 .which is carried by the extension bed section B.

A bracket 52 extends upwardly from the l end rail 15 of the main frame, as shown in i Figs. 1, 6 and '7, andto this rigid bracket corresponding ends of, helical extension springs 53, 54 are attached. Thepther end of tension spring 53 is attached to a link 55 which is hung on pivot 50 carried by the extension bed sectionB. The opposite end of the tension'spring 54 is attached to an intermediate portion of the connecting link 47. These tension springs 53, '54 assist in 010.8- ing the extensiofl'bed section B. A third helical tensionspring 56 is provided so as to assist in opening out the extension bed sec upright 13.

It will be understood without further detailed description how the operating mechanism between the two bed sections A, B functions in a general way, at least sufliciently for understanding the operation of the means for automatically moving the supporting legs for the extension bed section B into each of their two positions, and-for understanding the coordination of ,the'operating mechanism and the automatic means for moving the legs. Primarily thepresent invention relates to the means for automatically moving the legs to their respective positions.

Referring to Figs. 2, 3 and 4, the legs 58, 59 are shown respectively as in their nonoperative position, an intermediate position, and in their upright position for supporting thepivoted or extension bed section B in position for use as one of the sections of a double bed. The legs are mounted on pivots 60 carried by the longitudinal rail 29 and are provided respectively with short extension arms 58a, 59a. As the automatic means in connection with both of the legs is the same at each end of the bed, the description will of course be confined to such means at one end of the bed. 4

The leg operating means includes a pivot 61 on the extension'arm 5800f leg 58 and on said pivot there is mounted one end of a link 62,'the other end of which is pivoted to one arm 63 of a bell-crank lever which moves upon a pivot 64. Pivot 64 projects from about the mid-length of a support 65 which-is arranged adjacent the correspondmg inner corner of the frame of the bed section B. The other arm 66 of the bell-crank is pivotally connected with one end of a rather long-link 67, which link is connected by a pivot 68 with the connecting link 46 between the two bed sections A, B.

It will be noticed from Figs. 5, 6, 8 and 9 that the bell-crank lever 63, 66 is located so as to lie adjacent the inner corner of the frame of bed section B and that it is behind the vertical flanges of the angle metal of such frame. Also, the link 67 lies substantially behind the vertical flange of the end rail 30 of section B while a. considerable portion of link 62 is behind the vertical flange of longitudinal rail 29. Hence substantially all of these leg operating parts are concealed be hind the flanges of the frame of section B and are arranged close to the verticalflanges thereof. It will also be noticed that a line passing from pivot 64 of the bell-crank through the adjacent corner of the frame of bed-section B substantially bisects the angle.

The length of each of the arms 63, 66 is approximately twice the length of the exten sion arm 58a of leg 58, with the result that when the automatic means'are operated, said leg will be movedthrough an angle of approximately ninety degiees while each arm 63, 66 moves through approximately fortyfive degrees.

. In view of the described and illustrated construction in these respects, it will be apparent that the leg operating means is unobtrusive to the extent that it will not interv fere in the least with the couch portion 31 or the mattress 34, and that a maximum space is allowed for the provision of the coil springs in Figs. 1 and 2 to the position shown in Fig. the automatic means operates to move the'leg 58 from the position shown in Fig: 8 where it lies substantially parallel with the plane of the outer bed section B to the positionshown in Figs. 3, 7 and 9, the leg receiving a continuous movement from the moment the bed section B starts to rise, and when said bed section has been lowered in extended position outwardly from the inner bed section A and the main frame, leg 58 will have been moved continuously into vertical position as shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 6. When the leg 58 isin vertical position it will (with the companion leg not illustrated) support the extension bed section in horizontal using position and no special stop for the leg is necessary inasmuch as the automatic means is locked in ipsition due to the weight of the bed-section ,especially if there be an occupant upon the mattress of said section.

It will be noted that advantage is taken of the connecting link- 46 between the movable bed sections in thatthe link 67 is pivoted at 68 close to the pivot 48 of said connectmg Ill'lk 46, so that the said pivotv 68 is given an ample movement through an angle of substantially 180 degrees, to actuate the link 67, as the .couch portion or extension bed section B is moved to one or the other of its using positions through an angle of approximately 180v degrees.

The helical tension springs 53, 54 and 56 not only assist a person in opening and closing the bed, but they likewlse assist in operating the legs from one position to the other thereof.

It is obvious that the present invention may be modified more or less as desired by those skilled in the artand that it would still be within the appended claims.

IVhat I claim as new, is:

l. In a bed structure. the combination-With a main frame. two bed sections, one of which is movable up or down on the main frame. and the other is provided with a rectangular frame pivoted to the main frame, and operating mechanism connecting the sections for moving the bed sections to collapsed position or to a sideby side position, and includinga connecting link pivoted to the two sections, the pivot to the pivoted section being relatively close to the pivot-supporting it and the outer end portion of such link lying substantially horizontally when the bed is open; of legs pivoted to the longitudinal outer edge of the frame of the pivoted bed section and each having an arm extended beyond itspivot, and means operable from the operating mechanism for moving the legs automatically either to upright. supporting-position on such bed section or to non-supporting, folded position against such longitudinal edge, such means including a link opposite an end of the pivoted frame and pivoted to the connecting link of the operating mechanism in close proximity to the pivot of the connecting link to the pivoted frame and extending substantially horizontal in a plane substantially that of the pivoted frame, a bell crank pivoted in an inner angle of the pivoted frame and to one arm of which such link is pivoted, the pivot of the bell crank and the pivot-for the connecting link upon the pivoted frame being relatively immovable, and a link pivoted to the other arm of the bell crank and directly connecting it to the outer end of the extension, arm of the corresponding leg.

' In a'bed structure, the conibinati'omwith' a main frame, two bed sections, one of which is movable up or down on the main frame, and the other is pivoted to the main frame, the pivoted bed section includinga frame supporting a relatively fixed couch portion facing in onedirection and mattress supporting means fixed relatively to the section frame for supporting a mattress to face in opposite direction, and operating mechanism including a relatively long link directly connecting the frame 'of thepivoted section with the rear portion of the other section for moving the beIFsections to collapsed pos'ition'or to a s'de by side position; of legs pivoted to the pivoted bed section, and means operable from the operating mechanism for moving the legs automatically either to upright, supporting position on such bed section or to non-support- I ing. folded position against such-pivoted bed section, such means including a linkpivoted to the long link of the operating mechanism, a bell crank pivoted in an inn-erangle of the frame of the pivoted bed section and to one arm of which such link is pivoted,'b0th of aforesaid links extending in planes substantially parallel with the. horizontal plane of the couch portion when the same is swung out, and a link pivoted to the'other arm of the bell crank and to the corresponding leg.

3. In a bed structure, the combination with a main frame, two bed sections, one of which is movable up or down on the main frame, and the other includes a rigid frame which is directly pivoted to the main frame, the frame of the pivoted bed section directly supporting a relatively fixed couch portion facing in one direction and reinforcing the couch portion, and mattress supporting means fixed relatively to the section frame and the couch por' tion for supporting a. mattress to face in 0pposite direction, and operating mechanism connecting the couch portion with the other section for moving the bed sections to collapsed position or to a side by side position:

of legs pivoted to a longitudinal bar of the frame of the couch portion and each havingv an arm extended beyond its pivot, and means operable from the operating mechanism for moving the legs automatically either to upright, supporting position on such bed section or to non-supporting, folded position against the couch portion, such means including a link pivoted to the operating mechanism, and located at the inner side of and substantially parallel with the foot or head end' of the frame of the couch portion,a bell crank.pivote-d in an inner, angle of the frame of the couch portion and to one arm of whichsuch link is pivoted, and a link directly pivoted to the other arm of the bell crank and also to the outer end-of the extension arm of the corresponding leg, and located at the inner side of the bar to which such leg is pivoted.

4. In a bed structure, the combination with a main frame, two bed sections, one of which is movable up or down on the main frame, and the other includes a rigid frame which is directly pivoted'to the main frame, and operating mechanism connecting the sections for movingthe bed sections to colla sed position or to a side by side position and including a connecting lin-k, pivoted to" the two sections and having its pivot to'xthe pivoted section located adjacentthe' pivot'ojf' the rigid frame of that section,- which' latter pivot lies at a point between the two'pivots of the connecting link when thetwo sections are side by side; of legs pivoted to the longitudinalouter edge of the frame of the pivoted bed section and each having an arm extended beyond; its pivot, and means: operable from the operating mechanism for moving the legs automatically either tofnpright, supporting position on such bed section or to non-supporting, folded position against: such longitudinal edge, such means including a second link extending Within the pivoted section and pivoted to the connecting link at a point close to the pivot of the latter to the pivoted section,

a bell crank pivoted in an inner angle of the pivoted bed section and to one arm of which such link is pivoted, and a second link pivoted to the other arm of the bell crank and to the outer end of the extension arm of the corresponding leg, and, when the bed is open, all of the links lying in planes closely approximatilng the plane of movement of the bell cran 5. In a bed structure, the combination with nism including a lifting link pivoted to the main frame and having a shiftable connection with the rear portion of the upwardly movable section; and a connecting link pivoted at its rear end to the lifting link and at its forward end to the pivoted section at a point close to the pivot of such section; of

legs pivoted to the pivoted bed section, and means operable from the operating mechanism for moving the legs automatically either to upright, supporting position on such bed section or to non-supporting, folded position against the pivoted bed section, such means including a link pivoted to the connecting link at a point which is behind the pivot between the connecting link and pivoted section when the bed sections are in side by side positions, a part pivoted in an inner angle of the pivoted bed section and to which part such link is pivoted, and a link also pivoted to such part and to the corresponding leg.

6. In a bed structure, the combination with a main frame, two bed sections, one of which is movable up or down on the main frame, and the other is pivoted directly to the main frame, the pivoted bed section including a frame supporting a relatively fixed couch portion facing in one direction, and mattress supporting means fixed relatively to the section frame for supporting a mattress to face in opposite direction, and operating mechanism connecting the sections for moving the bed sections to collapsed position or to a side by side position, such mechanism including a lifting link pivoted to the main frame and having a sliding connection with the upwardly movable section, and a connecting link pivoted to the lifting link and extending to a point adjacent the pivot ofthe pivoted bed section and there pivoted to the pivoted section; of legs pivoted tothe pivoted bed section and each having an arm extended beyond its pivot, and means operable from the operating mechanism for moving the legs automatically either to upright, supporting position on such bed section or to non-supporting, folded position against such couch portion, such means including a link extending within the pivoted bed section and pivoted to the connecting link and a link pivotally connected with said link of the said automatic means and pivoted to the outer end of the extension arm of the corresponding leg, all of the pivots of the connecting link and the link pivoted thereto being disposed in substantially a horizontal plane when the bed sections are side by side. Y

JOSEPH BASILE.

1 CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.

Patent No. 1,848,688; I I 'G rantedMarch 8, 1932, to

JOSEPH BASILE.

It is hereby certified that error appears in the printed specification of the above numbered patent requiring correction as follows: Page 5, line 3, claim 4, V strike out the word "second"v and insert the same before "link" first occurrence, in same line and claim; andthat the said Letters Patent should be read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Pat- 1 eat Office.

Signed and sealed this 5th day of April, A. D. 1932.

. M. J. Moore, (Seal) Acting Commissioner of Patents. 

